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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic education technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kiribati to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open education undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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